Kickoff Times Around the World
| City | Time | Timezone | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC | 02:00 | UTC | Thursday 18 June 2026 |
| London | 03:00 | BST | Thursday 18 June 2026 |
| Paris | 04:00 | CEST | Thursday 18 June 2026 |
| Madrid | 04:00 | CEST | Thursday 18 June 2026 |
| Budapest | 04:00 | CEST | Thursday 18 June 2026 |
| Bucharest | 05:00 | EEST | Thursday 18 June 2026 |
| New York | 10:00 PM | EDT | Wednesday 17 June 2026 |
| Los Angeles | 7:00 PM | PDT | Wednesday 17 June 2026 |
| Mumbai | 07:30 | IST | Thursday 18 June 2026 |
| Sydney | 12:00 | AEST | Thursday 18 June 2026 |
United Kingdom
BBC and ITV share the UK broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and crucially both are free-to-air — no subscription required. Between them they are committed to showing every England game live, but their coverage extends across the tournament, meaning this Uzbekistan vs Colombia group-stage fixture has a strong chance of landing on one of their platforms. Check BBC One, BBC Two, or ITV1 in the run-up to kick-off to confirm which channel has the broadcast slot.
For streaming, BBC iPlayer carries all BBC broadcast matches live and on-demand at no cost to UK licence-fee payers. ITVX, ITV’s streaming platform, does the same for matches on ITV channels and is free to register. Both platforms are available on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, and games consoles. Given the 03:00 BST start time on Thursday morning, most UK viewers will be catching this one on catch-up rather than live — and both services make that straightforward.
United States and Canada
In the United States, Fox Sports holds the English-language rights to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Telemundo carrying all matches in Spanish. Fox’s coverage airs across Fox, FS1, and FS2 depending on scheduling, while streaming is available via the Fox Sports app and FuboTV for those with a cable-free setup. Telemundo’s matches stream on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s subscription platform.
For American viewers, the local 10:00 PM EDT start on Wednesday 17 June makes this a prime-time fixture on the East Coast — unusual for a World Cup match at this tournament, given that many group games will kick off at awkward domestic hours. West Coast viewers sit down at 7:00 PM PDT, also a comfortable evening slot.
In Canada, TSN and CTV share English-language broadcast rights, with RDS handling French-language coverage. CTV, being a free broadcast network, means Canadian viewers can access this match without a cable subscription. Streaming is available via TSN’s digital platform for subscribers and through the CTV app for free broadcast matches.
France
TF1 and beIN Sports share FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights in France. TF1 is a free-to-air channel covering the most prominent fixtures, while beIN Sports, a subscription service, handles broader tournament coverage. Uzbekistan vs Colombia is not a match involving a French club — this being a FIFA rather than UEFA competition, no club-based free-to-air exception applies — so access to the full range of group-stage matches will likely require a beIN Sports subscription. Streaming is available via the beIN Sports Connect app and myTF1 for matches broadcast on TF1.
Other Major Markets
Spain: Mediapro’s DAZN and TVE hold rights to the 2026 World Cup in Spain. TVE, the public broadcaster, is free-to-air and has historically carried the most-watched fixtures. Spanish viewers should check TVE’s schedule or DAZN’s platform for this fixture. Streaming is available on DAZN’s app with a subscription.
Germany: ARD and ZDF, Germany’s public broadcasters, share the 2026 World Cup rights alongside MagentaTV. Both ARD and ZDF are free-to-air, making this one of the more viewer-friendly markets for the tournament. MagentaTV (Deutsche Telekom’s streaming platform) supplements coverage with additional games. Check the ARD/ZDF schedule for this particular match.
Italy: RAI, Italy’s public broadcaster, holds the free-to-air rights for the 2026 World Cup. RAI broadcasts matches across RAI 1 and RAI 2, and streams them live via RaiPlay at no charge. This is straightforwardly one of the most accessible markets for the tournament given the free-to-air commitment.
Romania: Pro TV holds the World Cup broadcasting rights in Romania, making it the primary destination for fans in that country. The 05:00 EEST kickoff on Thursday 18 June is an early-morning start. Check Pro TV’s streaming platform for live and catch-up access.
Netherlands: NOS, the Dutch public broadcaster, carries World Cup rights in the Netherlands on a free-to-air basis. Matches are streamed live via NOS.nl and the NOS app, both free. The 04:00 CEST start means Dutch viewers will predominantly be catching highlights rather than watching live.
Streaming Without a Subscription
No official, fully free global stream of FIFA World Cup matches is available outside of individual rights-holder platforms in their respective territories. FIFA’s own digital channels offer highlights and archive content but not live match streams for rights-restricted competitions.
Some viewers use VPNs to access geo-restricted streams from countries where a rights-holder offers free streaming — for example, logging into BBC iPlayer or NOS from outside those territories. This is technically possible but may breach the terms of service of the platform in question. This article does not endorse that approach; it is simply a practice that exists and that readers searching for free streams will encounter. Always check the terms of any platform you use.
Our Match Preview
For a full tactical breakdown, squad analysis, and match prediction for this fixture, read our dedicated preview: Uzbekistan vs Colombia – FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview & Prediction.
FAQ
- What time is Uzbekistan vs Colombia in the UK?
- Uzbekistan vs Colombia kicks off at 03:00 BST on Thursday 18 June 2026. It is an early-hours start for UK viewers, so most will watch on BBC iPlayer or ITVX on catch-up after the live broadcast.
- Is Uzbekistan vs Colombia on free TV?
- Yes, in the UK it will be on either BBC or ITV — both free-to-air. In the US, Fox (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) are the broadcast rights-holders, and Fox is available on standard cable and antenna. In Canada, CTV carries select matches free-to-air.
- Where can I stream Uzbekistan vs Colombia online?
- UK viewers can stream on BBC iPlayer or ITVX for free. US viewers can stream via the Fox Sports app or FuboTV (English) and Peacock (Spanish/Telemundo). Canadian viewers can use the CTV app for free broadcast matches or TSN's platform with a subscription.
- What channel is Uzbekistan vs Colombia on in the US?
- The English-language broadcast is on Fox or one of its sister channels (FS1/FS2) — confirm the specific channel on the Fox Sports schedule closer to kick-off. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo. Kick-off is at 10:00 PM EDT on Wednesday 17 June 2026.
- Can I watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia on YouTube?
- No official live stream of this match will be on YouTube. FIFA and national rights-holders do not broadcast live World Cup matches there. You may find official highlights on FIFA's YouTube channel after the final whistle, but live viewing requires a rights-holder platform in your territory.